The 1998 New York gubernatorial election was an election for the state governorship held on November 3, 1998. Incumbent Republican governor George Pataki was re-elected with 54% of the vote. This remains the last statewide election in New York where a Republican won a majority of the vote. Democratic primary Candidates Peter Vallone Sr., Speaker of the New York City Council Betsy McCaughey Ross, Incumbent Lieutenant Governor Charles J. Hynes, Former New York City Fire Commissioner and Incumbent District Attorney for Kings County James LaRocca Polling Statewide results General election Polling Results See also Governorship of George Pataki References 1998 Gubernatorial New York